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Media and communication universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

16 universities teach media and communication on their official programme pages, with the college and fees for each.

The short answer

Media and communication universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 16 name media and communication outright, namely University of Bisha, IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, UJ, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, PNU, QU, SEU, Taibah University, Taif University, UBT, UOH and UQU. 15 of them are public and 1 private, in Bisha, Riyadh, Madinah, Jeddah, Al-Ahsa, Abha, Buraidah, Taif, Hail and Makkah.

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Which universities offer media and communication in Saudi Arabia?

University	City	Type	Programme name
University of Bisha	Bisha	public	Media¹
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University	Riyadh	public	Public Relations²
Islamic University of Madinah	Madinah	public	Media³
University of Jeddah	Jeddah	public	Digital Media⁴
King Abdulaziz University	Jeddah	public	Media⁵
King Faisal University	Al-Ahsa	public	Strategic Communication⁶
King Khalid University	Abha	public	Public Relations and Marketing Communication⁷
King Saud University	Riyadh	public	Media⁸
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University	Riyadh	public	Digital Journalism⁹
Qassim University	Buraidah	public	Media and Communication¹⁰
Saudi Electronic University	Riyadh	public	Digital Media¹¹
Taibah University	Madinah	public	Digital Media¹²
Taif University	Taif	public	Media¹³
University of Business and Technology	Jeddah	private	Advertising Communications¹⁴
University of Hail	Hail	public	Media¹⁵
Umm Al-Qura University	Makkah	public	Media (Digital Media), Media (Broadcast Media), Media (Online Journalism), Media (Public Relations and Corporate Communication), Media (Public Relations and Corporate Communication), Media¹⁶

The table lists universities whose official page names media and communication outright. For the courses and the job market, read the media and communication major guide.

How does University of Bisha teach media and communication?

At University of Bisha, a public university in Bisha since 1434 AH¹⁷, media and communication runs as "Media" inside the College of Arts and Letters¹, alongside English Language and Arabic Language. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, University of Bisha has 8 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University teach media and communication?

At IMSIU, a public university in Riyadh since 1373 AH¹⁷, media and communication runs as "Public Relations" inside the College of Media and Communication², alongside Advertising and Marketing Communication and Journalism and New Media. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, IMSIU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Islamic University of Madinah teach media and communication?

At Islamic University of Madinah, a public university in Madinah since 1381 AH¹⁷, media and communication runs as "Media" inside the College of Arabic Language and Humanities³, alongside Arabic Language. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, Islamic University of Madinah has 9 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does University of Jeddah teach media and communication?

At UJ, a public university in Jeddah since 1434 AH¹⁷, media and communication runs as "Digital Media" inside the College of Social Sciences and Media⁴, alongside Archaeology and Tourism and Psychology. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, UJ has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does King Abdulaziz University teach media and communication?

At KAU, a public university in Jeddah since 1387 AH¹⁷, media and communication runs as "Media" inside the Faculty of Communication and Media⁵. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, KAU has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does King Faisal University teach media and communication?

At KFU, a public university in Al-Ahsa since 1394 AH¹⁷, media and communication runs as "Strategic Communication" inside the College of Arts⁶, alongside Arabic Language and Literature and English Language. A media and communication student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850¹⁸. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, KFU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does King Khalid University teach media and communication?

At KKU, a public university in Abha since 1419 AH¹⁷, media and communication runs as "Public Relations and Marketing Communication" inside the College of Arts and Humanities⁷, alongside Radio, Television and Cinema and Journalism and Digital Media. A media and communication student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850¹⁹. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, KKU has 20 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does King Saud University teach media and communication?

At KSU, a public university in Riyadh since 1377 AH¹⁷, media and communication runs as "Media" inside the College of Humanities and Social Sciences⁸, alongside Information Science and Arabic Language. A media and communication student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850²⁰. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, KSU has 21 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University teach media and communication?

At PNU, a public university in Riyadh since 1425 AH¹⁷, media and communication runs as "Digital Journalism" inside the College of Humanities and Social Sciences⁹, alongside Arabic Language and Islamic Studies. A media and communication student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850²¹. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, PNU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Qassim University teach media and communication?

At QU, a public university in Buraidah since 1423 AH¹⁷, media and communication runs as "Media and Communication" inside the College of Languages and Humanities¹⁰, alongside English Language and Literature and Arabic Language and Literature. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, QU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Saudi Electronic University teach media and communication?

At SEU, a public university in Riyadh since 1432 AH¹⁷, media and communication runs as "Digital Media" inside the College of Science and Theoretical Studies¹¹, alongside Law and English Language and Translation. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, SEU has 3 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Taibah University teach media and communication?

At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH¹⁷, media and communication runs as "Digital Media" inside the College of Arts and Humanities¹², alongside Archaeology and Museums and Tourist Guidance. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, Taibah University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Taif University teach media and communication?

At Taif University, a public university in Taif since 1400 AH¹⁷, media and communication runs as "Media" inside the College of Arts¹³, alongside Arabic Language and Social Sciences (History). If media and communication does not suit you after year one, Taif University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does University of Business and Technology teach media and communication?

At UBT, a private university in Jeddah since 2000²², media and communication runs as "Advertising Communications" inside the Jeddah College of Advertising¹⁴, alongside Creative Advertising Design and Advertising Management. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, UBT has 3 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does University of Hail teach media and communication?

At UOH, a public university in Hail since 2005¹⁷, media and communication runs as "Media" inside the College of Arts¹⁵, alongside Archaeology and Heritage Resource Management and Arabic Language. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, UOH has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Umm Al-Qura University teach media and communication?

At UQU, a public university in Makkah since 1369 AH¹⁷, media and communication runs as "Media (Digital Media)", "Media (Broadcast Media)", "Media (Online Journalism)", "Media (Public Relations and Corporate Communication)", "Media (Public Relations and Corporate Communication)" and "Media" inside the College of Social Sciences¹⁶, alongside Media (Broadcast Media) and Media (Online Journalism). A media and communication student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850²³. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, UQU has 25 other colleges to transfer into internally.

What mistakes should you avoid before applying for media and communication?

Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Media" and "Public Relations", so read the study plan before you compare.
Public media and communication seats at University of Bisha, IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, UJ, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, PNU, QU, SEU, Taibah University, Taif University, UOH and UQU go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
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Questions

What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for media and communication?

There is no official ranking per major, so weigh University of Bisha, IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, UJ, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, PNU, QU, SEU, Taibah University, Taif University, UBT, UOH and UQU on the study plan, the fees and the city.

Where can I study media and communication in Saudi Arabia?

University of Bisha, IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, UJ, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, PNU, QU, SEU, Taibah University, Taif University, UBT, UOH and UQU, each going by its own official page.

Where can I study media and communication in Bisha?

University of Bisha.

Where can I study media and communication in Riyadh?

Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, King Saud University, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University and Saudi Electronic University.

Is the media and communication programme called the same everywhere?

No: "Media" and "Public Relations" are examples from the official pages.

Sources

University of Bisha: colleges of the university: ub.edu.sa/ar/colleges
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University admission guide: bachelor majors open to admission: imamu.edu.sa/ar/university-acceptance?tab=0&step=5
Islamic University of Madinah: bachelor programmes: iu.edu.sa/%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B3-0
University of Jeddah: bachelor programmes and admission: uj.edu.sa/ar/%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B3
King Abdulaziz University: internal transfer guide 1448: kau.edu.sa/web/static/32a87f67-14f4-4460-b2ff-82681c2b28cc
King Faisal University: bachelor's programmes for regular students (language, mode, college): kfu.edu.sa/ar/Pages/PSMain.aspx?dg=%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B3&pt=%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC%20%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85
King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: regular bachelor's programmes by college: dar.kku.edu.sa/ar/acadimic-program/category/acp_one
King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission at King Saud University: dar.ksu.edu.sa/ar/ksu-admission
Princess Nourah University: majors and academic programmes guide: pnu.edu.sa/ar/RegAdm/RegBSC/Documents/48dar.pdf
Qassim University: undergraduate admission rules and majors open for admission: qu.edu.sa/undergraduate-admission
Saudi Electronic University: academic programmes by college: seu.edu.sa/ar/programs
Taibah University: admission guide 1448H, programmes by college and branch: taibahu.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2026-05/dlyl%20alqbwl%20aljam%60y%20l%60am%201448h%202%20-%20002.pdf
Taif University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission guide for paid academic programmes for non-Saudi residents: tu.edu.sa/Attachments/8d0213d4-0d46-4bea-a862-046dac4b188f_.pdf
University of Business and Technology: bachelor programmes: ubt.edu.sa/bachelor-programs
University of Hail: frequently asked questions on admission and study: uoh.edu.sa/Ar/Pages/FAQs.aspx
Umm Al-Qura University, degree catalogue: bachelor programmes, College of Medicine: uqu.edu.sa/App/Degrees?degree=2&perPage=100&faculty=10
Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx
King Faisal University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends and how they are paid: kfu.edu.sa/ar/Deans/AdmissionRecordsDeanship/Documents/AwardsInfo/Award.html
King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student guide (stipend amounts and rules, pages 9 and 10): kku.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2024-09/Academia.pdf
King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student stipend: dar.ksu.edu.sa/en/stipend
Princess Nourah University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends (amounts by college, conditions, deposit date, excellence reward, IBAN): pnu.edu.sa/ar/Deanship/registration/Pages/Rewards.aspx
Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
Umm Al-Qura University, Deanship of Student Affairs: stipends department FAQ (conditions, deposit date, excellence, graduate and disability stipends): uqu.edu.sa/studaff/App/FAQ/124300

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